hunters chicken

What could be more comforting than chicken breasts wrapped in bacon with BBQ sauce and cheese? Serve this easy chicken dish with mash or roast potatoes

Hunter’s chicken

tbsp vegetable oil,

chicken breasts

rashers smoked back bacon

red onion, sliced

½ pack runner beans, ends trimmed

carrots,

sticky BBQ sauce

grated parmesan

potatoes,

milk

tbsp cream cheese

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Oil a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/kimberley-wilsons-top-5-baking-trays">tray</a>, put the chicken breasts on it and cover each one with 2 bacon rashers. Put the chicken in the oven for 20-25 mins until cooked through.

While the chicken is cooking, <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-non-stick-frying-pans">fry</a> the onion in 1 tbsp oil until golden brown and soft, then set aside. Put the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water and cook for 10-15 mins until soft. Put another smaller pan of water on the hob and bring to the boil while the potatoes are cooking. Once boiling, tip in the runner beans and carrots and cook for 8-10 mins until soft but with a little bite. Drain the potatoes and put them back in the pan with the milk and cream cheese, mash until smooth and stir though the fried onions.

Once the chicken is cooked, pour over the BBQ sauce and scatter over the parmesan and return to the oven for 2 mins until the cheese has melted. Serve with the mash, carrots and runner beans.

Crispy, cheesy smashed potatoes loaded with bacon and BBQ sauce!

Hunters Smashed Potatoes

Streaky Bacon, (cooked & diced (see notes))

Baby Potatoes ((approx 700 grams/1.5lb))

Salt

tbsp Olive Oil

tsp EACH: Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder

tsp Black Pepper

Cheddar, (grated)

Fresh Chives, (to garnish)

BBQ Sauce, (as needed)

Add the potatoes to a large pot and add enough cold water to just about cover them. Stir in 2 tsp salt then bring to a boil. Cook for around 20 mins, or until fork tender.

Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the colander for 5 minutes to allow some steam to escape. Preheat the oven to 200C/390F.

Add the potatoes to a large baking tray and toss them in olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread them out then use a mug or measuring cup to press down on each potato. The thinner you smash them, the crispier they&#39;ll be. Just be careful they don&#39;t break apart. You want them still intact. Use two trays if you need more room.

Top the smashed potatoes with a pinch of cheese, then bake them in the oven for 30-35mins, or until deep golden &amp; visibly crispy.

Push the potatoes toward the centre of the tray to close up the gaps, then drizzle over BBQ sauce. You may need to use a spatula to lift them slightly. Top with bacon and chives then tuck in and enjoy!

Chicken Chasseur is a rustic, old-fashioned dinner also known as "Hunter's Chicken." Made with chicken breasts, mushrooms, fresh herbs, and tomatoes, it's perfect spooned over a bed of creamy homemade mashed potatoes!

Chicken Chasseur (Hunter's Chicken)

olive oil

garlic cloves,

mushrooms, sliced

white wine

tomatoes

thyme

oregano

sugar

salt

tsp ground pepper

unsalted butter

Warm the oil

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Season and sear the chicken

Season the chicken breasts with a generous pinch of kosher salt and pepper, then brown them on each side until golden. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Make the sauce

In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and mushrooms and cook on low heat until softened (7-8 minutes). Add the white wine and cook for a couple of minutes, until the sauce is simmering and some of the alcohol has had a chance to cook off (2-3 minutes). Then add the diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, and sugar.

Add chicken and cook

Place the chicken breasts back in the pot, mix everything together and bring to a boil. Reduce hit to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes. Give it a good stir, taste, and add salt/pepper as needed. Add the unsalted butter and continue to cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer until the sauce has thickened somewhat and the chicken falls apart when you pierce it with a fork.

Serve

Give it another stir, then remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and dig in!

My Chicken Chasseur, or Hunter&#x27;s Chicken, is a delightful French dish where chicken braises in a wine and herb infused brown sauce.

Chicken Chasseur (Hunter’s Chicken)

chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on

pepper

shallots, sliced or chopped

mushrooms,

garlic,

cognac

Tbsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped

Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

chicken stock

tomatoes (or 2 Tbsp tomato paste)

Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.

Season chicken with salt and pepper, and dust...

Season chicken with salt and pepper, and dust it all over with 1 Tbsp flour. Heat 1.5 Tbsp butter on medium-high heat in a large skillet and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove to a plate.

In the same skillet, remove any excess fat,...

In the same skillet, remove any excess fat, add sliced shallots and sauté for a minute. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté for a minute.

Add white wine and stir to deglaze the...

Add white wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add cognac along with fresh tarragon and parsley.

Add chicken stock and crushed tomatoes (or tomato...

Add chicken stock and crushed tomatoes (or tomato paste), and cook for 10 minutes.

Place chicken thighs in the sauce skin side...

Place chicken thighs in the sauce skin side up. Place in oven and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Mix remaining 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp...

Mix remaining 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp flour into a smooth paste. Stir this mixture into the sauce (this thickens up the sauce) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 185°F and is fall off the bone tender.

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with...

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with crusty warm bread, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.

Hunters Chicken - tender chicken breasts in a delicious homemade barbecue sauce with slices of smoky bacon, all topped with cheese and baked until melted and golden. 

Hunters Chicken (Chicken New Yorker)

tomatoes (or use passata)

(240 milliliters) of water

onion,

garlic, minced

paprika

smoked paprika (not the hot variety)

balsamic vinegar

apple cider vinegar

light soy sauce

yellow mustard

onion powder

garlic powder

tomato paste (puree)

optional: liquid smoke (I add 1/2 teaspoon)

low calorie spray

large uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts

back bacon (trimmed of visible fat)

mozzarella

(2.1 ounces) of cheddar

black pepper

Carefully Slice the two chicken breast into 4...

Carefully Slice the two chicken breast into 4 cutlets, by using a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts in half crosswise. Place the cutlet in a ziplock bag one at a time and use a meat tenderiser or rolling plan to flatten. Set aside.

Spray a deep frying pan over a medium...

Spray a deep frying pan over a medium high heat with cooking oil spray.

Add the onion and garlic and fry until...

Add the onion and garlic and fry until softened.

Add in all other ingredients for the sauce,...

Add in all other ingredients for the sauce, bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly, cover and and let the sauce bubble to reduce down and really thicken (approx 10 minutes, don't put the heat too low), ensure you let the sauce reduce down and thicken before proceeding to the next steps, or your sauce will be too runny.

Preheat oven to 200c, 180c fan, 400f, gas...

Preheat oven to 200c, 180c fan, 400f, gas mark 6

Once the sauce has thickened, add the sauce...

Once the sauce has thickened, add the sauce in a even layer to baking tray or oven proof dish.

Place the flattened chicken breasts into the sauce....

Place the flattened chicken breasts into the sauce. Brush over the top with the barbecue sauce to ensure they are all fully coated.

Place 2 slices of bacon on top of...

Place 2 slices of bacon on top of each chicken breast, and again brust over the top with the barbecue sauce, so that the bacon pieces are also fully covered.

Top with the cheese and pinch of black...

Top with the cheese and pinch of black pepper and bake in the oven for approx 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.

You can then place under a medium heat...

You can then place under a medium heat on the grill (broil) until the top is golden.

Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!!

Hunters Chicken is a delicious chicken recipe simple enough to prepare mid-week and tastes great served with a homemade barbecue sauce flavoured with Schwartz Smoked Paprika.

Easy Hunters Chicken Recipe

bacon

chicken

g cheese, grated

For the barbecue sauce:

tomato ketchup

brown sugar

tbsp white wine vinegar

Paprika Smoked

tsp Garlic Granules

Cayenne Chilli Pepper

step 1

Pre-heat oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6.

step 2

Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each chicken breast and cook in the oven for 15 minutes.

step 3

Remove from the oven and sprinkle the grated cheese over. Cook for a further 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and chicken is cooked through.

step 4

Meanwhile, combine the barbecue sauce ingredients in a small pan and heat through for 3-4 minutes, stirring.

step 5

Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve with chunky chips and peas.

This is the ultimate big flavour, low fuss family favourite for a quick midweek or weekend meal. This easy Hunter’s Chicken recipe, made up of chicken, bacon, cheese and barbecue sauce is so delicious and simple to make in the oven or air fryer.

Hunter's Chicken {Easy &amp; Delicious!}

breasts

8x Slices of streaky bacon

g cheddar cheese

tbsp Tomato ketchup

tbsp Honey

Mustard powder

tbsp Dark brown sugar

tbsp Apple cider vinegar

Water

Heat the oven to 200C and oil or line a baking tray.

Place the chicken breasts on the tray and wrap two slices of bacon around each. Cook in the oven for 25 minutes. (You may want to flip the chicken over as it cooks so the bacon underneath can crisp.)

While the chicken is cooking, mix the ingredients for the sauce and cook in a pan on the hob over a medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until thickened.

After 25 minutes pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken, add the grated cheese and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes.

Wrap two slices of bacon around each chicken breast and place them onto the air fryer tray.

Cook in the air fryer for 20-30 minutes at 200C. (You may want to flip the chicken over as it cooks so the bacon underneath can crisp.)

When cooked, put the chicken into an ovenproof dish and pour the barbecue sauce over, add the grated cheese and pop it under the grill for a further 5 minutes.

Air fryer method:

Made this tonight. 5 stars 🌟 
Will be most certainly be making again. Thank you Sarah I love your recipes.

So. Easy to make and delicious,family loved it.i have bought all your books so inspirational. Thank you.

This was much too sweet it didn’t need the sugar. It was quick to make.

Nice and easy to cook quick, and I also cheated and used shop barbecue sauce!

It was delicious, we had with the Parmentier potatoes

My 7 year old gave it a 9/10 and that very high praise from her. Everyone loved it but the sauce was a bit runny and not sure how to thicken it?

I made this with chicken drumsticks - which took forever to cook (1hr 10min) at 200 degrees. The flavors where delicious and I will definitely make again but with breast!

Delicious and easy to make. We had it with wedges and roast courgette, so all ready at once in the oven. It could easily be done for a big dinner party.

Loved the recipe but I wasn't able to get mustard powder for the sauce at my local supermarket.  I substituted 2tsp Dijon mustard, but not sure this was enough and will add more next time.

Oh my gosh this is fabulous, I am a simple and unambiguous out of my depth kind of cook but this worked exactly as per the instructions and it just tastes amazing,  thank you so much!

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